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Poppy seed vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Poppy seed and Bay leaf?

  • Poppy seed is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Bay leaf is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Bay leaf's daily need coverage for Iron is 416% more.
  • Poppy seed has 95 times more Vitamin B1 than Bay leaf. While Poppy seed has 0.854mg of Vitamin B1, Bay leaf has only 0.009mg.

We used Spices, poppy seed and Spices, bay leaf types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +72.4%
Contains more Magnesium +189.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +669.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains more Zinc +113.5%
Contains more Copper +291.1%
Contains more Selenium +382.1%
Contains more Iron +340.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.5%
Contains more Manganese +21.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Contains more Calcium +72.4%
Contains more Magnesium +189.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +669.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains more Zinc +113.5%
Contains more Copper +291.1%
Contains more Selenium +382.1%
Contains more Iron +340.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.5%
Contains more Manganese +21.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +9388.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +321%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +604.5%
Contains more Folate +119.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 372% 0% 0% 155% 3% 98% 38% 0% 402% 135% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9388.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +321%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +604.5%
Contains more Folate +119.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Fats +397.1%
Contains more Other +76%
Contains more Carbs +166.5%
Equal in Water - 5.44
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
8% 8% 75% 5% 4%
Protein: 7.61 g
Fats: 8.36 g
Carbs: 74.97 g
Water: 5.44 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Fats +397.1%
Contains more Other +76%
Contains more Carbs +166.5%
Equal in Water - 5.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +264.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1147.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.5%
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +264.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1147.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poppy seed Bay leaf
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Bay leaf Opinion
Net carbs 8.63g 48.67g Bay leaf
Protein 17.99g 7.61g Poppy seed
Fats 41.56g 8.36g Poppy seed
Carbs 28.13g 74.97g Bay leaf
Calories 525kcal 313kcal Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 2.99g Bay leaf
Fiber 19.5g 26.3g Bay leaf
Calcium 1438mg 834mg Poppy seed
Iron 9.76mg 43mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 347mg 120mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 870mg 113mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 529mg Poppy seed
Sodium 26mg 23mg Bay leaf
Zinc 7.9mg 3.7mg Poppy seed
Copper 1.627mg 0.416mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 13.5µg 2.8µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 0IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin E 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 1mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.009mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 2.005mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 82µg 180µg Bay leaf
Tryptophan 0.184mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.686mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 4.517g 2.28g Bay leaf
Monounsaturated Fat 5.982g 1.64g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 2.29g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Bay leaf
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Poppy seed
100%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.237g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/nutrients
  2. Bay leaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170917/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.